A Short Guide to Reputation Risk

There are all sorts of problems associated with reputation risk. Using a number of simple models, this title explains reputation risk. It differentiates it from other forms of risk. It provides a series of tools for identifying and managing reputation risk. It helps you assign responsibility for reputation risk in your management structure. Does your organization have a good or bad reputation, and who takes responsibility for it? Whether viewed as an intangible asset or potential liability, damage to reputation can be costly. In the private sector loss of investor confidence can dent corporate value; in the public sector loss of public trust can lead to political change. How can anyone protect reputation from damage?